Location

Located in the much sought after village of Barrow Gurney, School Farm House is close to Long Ashton which includes a range of shops, hostelries and services such as vets, a pharmacy and a post office, ideal for day to day living.

Local schooling is available from the immediate villages, Primary & Secondary. Bristol's commercial centre (7.3 miles) and Clifton Village (5.5 miles) are within driving distance and include a number of highly regarded independent schools as well as retail outlets and sports clubs.

In the immediate environs there are golf courses, health and leisure clubs and many country walks available. Bristol Airport (3.2 miles) is easily accessible with many flights to a number of European destinations.

Description

A family home with origins dating back to 1839, constructed from mellow stone under a pitched and tiled roof. The property has a deep rooted history in this charming village and is versatile offering scope for multi-generational living, home working and a myriad of hobbies. The property has been well maintained and extended by the current owners during their lengthy tenure with many modern enhancements including the integration of the coach house to the home and more recently the reconstructed barn. Gardens and land surround the property, have been well maintained and are arranged as a collection of outdoor rooms with strategic points to enjoy the changing seasons.

School Farm House retains plenty of original detail including mullion windows although double glazed insets have been installed in many. The former coach house with its magnificent statement arch has been incorporated and solar has been added for a more efficiency.

The property is best approached from the carriage drive with a vestibule and garden room, the independent home office lies directly off. At its heart is the kitchen & dining area which feature a wood burning stove and wall and base units with polished stone worksurfaces. There is a range cooker with extractor over and a large breakfast area. Notwithstanding there is a formal dining room with a manorial style fireplace, dual aspect windows and an inset display cabinet. The drawing room is also dual aspect with a fireplace and bookshelves into the recesses. A working fireplace provides a focal point. Within the former coach house, now sitting room there is another open fire, double doors open to the garden and cathedral ceilings provide volume with a gallery above.

There are five first floor bedrooms, the principal bedroom is generous in scale and features a dedicated en suite bathroom and a large walk in wardrobe. Two double bedrooms have the benefit of a Jack and Jill bathroom and the two remaining bedrooms are well served by a shower room. Bedroom three has a romantic Juliet balcony.

Formal gardens surround the house on three sides offering year round colour, a stream runs around the periphery offering a haven for wildlife. There are formal lawns and dedicated seating areas. Beyond the periphery there is a further parcel of land culminating in a summer house on an elevated slope which enjoys far reaching country views. School Farm House has a number of useful stores and outbuildings, there is a kitchen garden with planters in addition to a greenhouse. The more recently reconstructed and renovated barn provides not only car parking but also workshop potential. The home office is integral to the house and provides excellent home working facilities.